How many times has the loyal football fan been hung onto the edge of their seat as they watch the most nerving penalty shootout? It has now become a familiar piece of entertainment in the footballing world, yet it was the rugby fans turn this time...

When selecting the lucky 37 to venture to South Africa in search of a famous win, Ian McGeechan had two options; pick the best players in each position and aim to play open expansive rugby, or choose bulk and defend your way to a series win...

A lot has changed since I last wrote on here (even though it's only been a few weeks). Sadly, I haven't really had the time to add my usual input to Bleacher Report, what with college work and being run down with the flu...

The word of mouth this week seems to be the shock of Matt Stevens admittance to failing a drug test. The Bath front-rower has claimed to now have a drug problem and will start counselling sessions to overcome his addiction...

For some reason I've always had this fascination with Sale Sharks. It may be due to Jason Robinson. Billy Whizz was one of my first major rugby inspirations, I watched his dancing feet with amazement as he left defenders in his wake...

A new coach. A new captain, and ultimately a new start. The tour of hell to New Zealand, in which a number of England players were lowered to the level of "serious sex allegations", can now be banished - a seriously dark time for England rugby...

When two giant teams like Leicester and Wasps go head to head, you expect a brave encounter high scoring, or at least quality play and with both teams giving their all. I'm afraid this was not the case when they both met at Adams Park last Friday...

Obviously it is too early in the season to cast away a team like London Wasps as possible champions, considering being in a 10th placed abyss at christmas last season, but still having the guts and determination to come back to steal the show...

The second week of the Guinness Premiership has gotten under way, with Bath losing to Gloucester at the Rec for the first time in 20 years, and London Wasps losing again. I will now go through all the hot bits and all the not so hot bits...

As you may or may not know this weekend is the start of the long awaited first games in the Guinness Premiership. It is the first chance to see the new E.L.V's in action, promising to make our already enthralling game even faster...

Once again, the boredom of my summer has led me to talk about Johnson's England era. Having already put forward my opinions on who should be England's playmaker, I now will go on to who will England's centre partnership be...